JPS6379635A - Blood pressure enhancing cuff - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a blood pressure cuff used for taking blood pressure values, and particularly to a cuff used on the limbs of a patient.

[Conventional technology]

Blood pressure cuffs are well known in the art and include an elongated flexible band having a length and a width and having a body side portion and a lateral side portion. This band is adapted to be wrapped around a limb, such as a hand or foot, to measure blood pressure.
Attachments such as the CROJ provide means for the band to remain in place on the limb.

The front and back sides of the band are joined together around their entire periphery to form a compartment for receiving an inflatable bag. A hose portion connected to and usually integrally formed with the bag projects from the compartment through a peripheral opening.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

When wrapping the band around your arm, for accurate measurements,
In the field of ambulatory measurement, where it is desirable to place the center of the bag over the artery on the inside of the upper arm, the hose portion may be allowed to protrude around or from the top edge of the cuff when the band is wrapped around the arm. A hose connected between the cuff and the monitoring device is preferably routed up the front of the arm and across the back of the neck to the monitoring device, which is typically attached to the patient's waist.

To achieve this, the opening or slot around the cuff is offset from the center of the bag and placed on only one side of the bag so that the hose portion of the bag runs along the front of the arm. Known prior art cuffs have only a single offset opening as described above; if the cuff was designed to be used on the left arm, it would be difficult to place the cuff on the right arm. In use, the hose portion and the connecting hose are disadvantageously placed under the patient's armpit recess.

Conversely, if the cuff is designed for the right arm, this is similarly inconvenient when used on the left arm. Therefore, it would be desirable to provide a single cuff design suitable for use on either arm.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention relates to a blood pressure cuff that can be used on either the left or right side of the patient's limbs. The compression band of the present invention comprises a band having a body side surface, an outer side surface and a compartment, the zero compartment of which is open to the surrounding atmosphere through at least one pair of openings provided in the band. The cuff further includes an inflatable bladder having a centerline and adapted to be removably confined within the compartment in a first position or a second position rotated 180 degrees from the first position. have The bag includes a portion projecting from the compartment through one opening, the projecting portion being connected to the bag at a distance from the centerline.

In one embodiment, the apertures comprise a pair of apertures spaced from each other on each side of the centerline and formed around the faces of the band joining the faces together. The protruding portion passes through a first of the pair of openings when the bag is in the first position, and passes through the other second opening when the bag is in the second position. a first display on the outer surface adjacent to the first opening and the second opening, respectively;
A second indicator is disposed to identify which of the right and left limbs is being used.

In a variant, the compartment opens to the ambient atmosphere through an elongated opening in the band. Means is attached to the band for closing the central portion of the elongated opening to form a pair of spaced apart openings. In a preferred embodiment, this means is a strap with fastener material on one side, which fastener material is folded across the opening to attach to mating fastener material on the opposite side of the band. It has become.

In the field of mobile blood pressure monitors, an opening is formed around the top of the band with indicia to identify the right and left arms. A third indicia identifying the centerline of the bag is provided on the outer surface of the band so that the centerline of the bag is located along the artery.

The compression band has a hook-like fastener material in a region of the side of the body near one end of the band and a loop-like fastener material in a region of the outer side of the opposite end.

〔Example〕

Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, the whole has a total length and has l1liW along most of its length.
A blood pressure cuff consisting of an elongated flexible band indicated at 0 is shown. The pressure band lO is an inflatable bag 1 shown in Fig. 3.
1, the band has an outer surface 12 shown in FIG. The body side portion 12.14 having the body side portion 14 shown in FIG. 1 may be made of any suitable fabric or material such as nylon or a polyester blend. In a preferred embodiment, surface portion 12.
14 are sewn together along their periphery. One end 20 of the band 10 is narrowed to form an edge 19 and has a taper to facilitate handling of the cuff when the band is wrapped around a patient's hand. The two faces 12, 14 are sewn together across their width along the dotted line 22, close to the center but close to the tapered end 20. This creates a compartment 24 in the band opposite the tapered end, which compartment 24 is formed by the dotted line 22, the top edge 16, the edge 17, the bottom edge 18 and the two faces 12.14. Ru.

An arrow 30 next to which the words ``rARTERY'' 32 is printed or placed on the outer surface 12 of the band 10, this arrow 30 points to and is next to the bottom edge I8. The tip of the arrow 30 is the edge 17 and the dotted line 22
Although it is near the midpoint between the dotted line and the edge 17, it points to a point closer to 100 million points than the edge 17.

Two equal sized openings or slots 40.42 are made along the top edge 16 between the two faces, thus opening the face 12.
．． 14 are spaced apart at the opening, thereby allowing easy access to the interior of the compartment 24. These openings are spaced a short distance apart and are on the left and right sides of an imaginary line 41 extending across the width of the band perpendicular to the top edge 16 and bottom edge 18 and coaxially with the centerline of arrow 30. arranged symmetrically.

Immediately below the slot 42 near the edge 17 is the rLf
! FT AR? The letter lJ is on the outer surface 12 of the band.
The letters ``Old GOT ARM J'' are printed or placed on the face 12 below the slot 40 closer to the point vA22.

In a preferred embodiment, a band suitable for adult use has a length of approximately 20.25 inches, a maximum width of 5.80 inches, and an edge 19 of approximately 10.25 inches. The zero dot line 22, which tapers to 8 cm (4.25 inches), is parallel to the edge 17 and approximately 2
They are spaced 9.2 cm (11,50 inches) apart.

An imaginary line 41 coaxial with the arrow 30 is approximately 15.2 mm from the edge 17.
cm (6,0 inches), and each slot 40,42 is approximately 6,4 cm (2,5 inches) long, and their opposite ends are 2,54 cm (1,0 inches) long. ) widening the interval.

The outer surface 12 of the band includes a rectangular area 43 of loop fastener material, typically made of nylon. A suitable material is the material sold under the trademark VELCRQ J. In the preferred embodiment, 2.54 cn (1
12 to 18 zigzag stitches per inch) are used. The loop material is axial 10. IC! 1 (4 inches) and approximately 20.3 cm (8 inches) in length,
It begins near the edge 17 and extends lengthwise along the face 12. Axial 10.1 cm (4 inches), length approx.
A mating hook portion 45 of 0.1 cm (4 inches) of fastener material is provided on the body side 14 and begins near the edge 19.

The bag 11 is made of an inflatable rubber material and has a main chamber portion 52 and an integrally formed hose 54 with a barbed nipple connector 56 at the distal end.
4 opens into the inside of the palm portion 52 that joins this. In the preferred embodiment, the bag is 4.9 inches long and approximately 26 inches long. Oc+w (10,25 inches) and the hose is about 9.5 (J (3,75 inches) from one end
It's up to that point.

The bag is collapsible and the bag can be opened at 40.42
The band can be inserted and removed from the compartment through either one of the bands. When positioned within the compartment, the bag 57
The centerline 57 of is located generally along an imaginary line that is parallel to the opening 40.42 and coaxial with the arrow 30. The hose will protrude from the compartment through either opening 40 or 42.

In use, when the bag is placed in the compartment, the hose projects from one of the openings 40, 42, depending on the left or right arm using it.

The band is positioned between the patient's arm and the chest wall by positioning the face 14 to engage the arm so that the arrow is located along the brachial artery within the arm. The band is wrapped around the arm and the hook material of face 14 is pressed against the loop material of face 12, thereby holding the cuff in place. With larger arms, there is less overlap and the portion of loop material extends beyond the leading edge of the hook material, possibly contacting the patient's clothing. The loop material is disposed toward the outwardly facing surface 12 to avoid unpleasant engagement of the loop material with the patient's clothing.

When the pressure cuff is wrapped around the left arm, the hose becomes rLEFTARM.
It will pass through the slot 42 marked J. This causes the hose connected to the barb to extend upwardly along the front of the patient's arm to avoid the armpit hollow when arrow 30 points to the artery. To wrap the cuff around the right arm, remove the bag from the slot 42, turn it 180 degrees, insert it through the opening 40 into the compartment, and connect the hose 54 to the rRIGllT ARM.
The hose connected to the cuff will extend along the front of the right arm as the cuff is then wrapped around the right arm with arrow 30 pointing to the artery. This means that it will extend upward, but not along the inside of your arm and into the hollow of your armpit.

4, 5A and 5B show a band portion of a pressure cuff, generally designated 10', as a modification.

The construction of this band is substantially the same as that of the bands of FIGS. 1, 1A, and 2, and like parts are given the same reference numerals. The band 10' is provided with one elongated opening 68 along the top edge 16 between the two faces 12.14, thereby spacing the faces 12.14 at the opening 68 to provide access to the interior of the compartment 24. The difference is that we are making it possible. In the preferred embodiment, half of the openings 68 are located to the left of the imaginary line 41 and the other half are located to the right.

The cuff comprises a rectangular strap 80 made of a material such as nylon or a polyester blend.

The strump 80 is attached to one side of the band, preferably by sewing to the inner surface of the body side 14 within the opening 68. Strap width is opening 6
8 and is located in the center of the opening. For example, for a 7.6cm+ (3 inch) strap with a 7.6 cm+ (3 inch) axle, and a 5 inch (5 inch) opening with a 12.7 C+A (5 inch) axle, the strap can be attached with an opening 68 on each side of the strap 80.
Arrange so that there is a distance of approximately 2.54 cm.

A strap 80 extends a predetermined distance from the opening 68 and has a fastener material region 82 on one side thereof.
has. The outer side 12 of the band has a rectangular fastener material area 84 adapted to mate with the fastener material 82 of the strap.

The strump covers the opening and the top edge of the face 12 with the bag positioned within the compartment 24 and the fastener material 8
2 to engage the fastener material 84. The strap closes the center of the opening 68 and has a pair of spaced apart openings or slots 70 on each side of the strap 80.
72 (see Figure 5B).

Immediately below the slot 72 near the edge 17, the words rLEFT ARMJ are printed or placed on the outer side 12 of the band, and the words rRIGHT ARM J are printed on the face 12 below the slot 70 near the dotted line 22. being placed or placed.

In the configuration shown in FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, the strap 80 in the open position allows easy access to the compartment 24 and is flexible depending on which arm is used to take the blood pressure. and connect the hose to rLEFT ARMJ or rRIGHT
At the display ARM cover the area,
This ensures that the bag remains confined within the compartment. The hose projects from the compartment through either opening 70 or 72.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an elevational view of the outside of a band portion of a blood pressure cuff that is a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a plan view of the band portion of FIG. 1. 2 is a body-side elevational view of the band portion of the pressure cuff of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the inflatable bladder portion of the cuff for the band portion of FIGS. 1 and 2; FIG. FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the outside of a band portion of a blood pressure cuff as a second embodiment of the present invention. 5A and 5B are plan views of the band portion of FIG. 4 in an open state and a closed state, respectively. 10.10...Band part 12 of the pressure band...Outer side part 14...Body side part 24...Compartment 40.42.70.72...Opening 43...Loop-shaped fastener Material 45...Hook-shaped fastener material 68...Elongated opening 80...Strump

Claims (13)

[Claims] (1) having a first end and a second end, and having a body side portion and an outer side portion adapted to engage a limb; an elongated flexible band having an open compartment and a center line;
position or a second position rotated 180 degrees from the first position, when the band is properly positioned on the limb, the centerline of the limb is aligned with the first position or the second position. an inflatable bladder removably confined within the compartment in substantial alignment with the artery, the bladder having a pair of spaced apart openings on each side of the centerline; a portion projecting from the compartment through one of the openings, the projecting portion projecting from the first of the openings when the bag is in the first position; A blood pressure cuff adapted to be positioned on a limb of the body, the cuff being adapted to protrude from another of said openings when in a second position. (2) The body side part and the outer side part are joined to each other at the periphery except for the pair of openings to form the compartment, and the pressure band is connected to the left and right limbs. A first display and a second display are provided on the outer side surface adjacent to the first opening and the second opening, respectively, so that it is possible to know which position of the bag should be used. The pressure band according to claim (1), characterized in that: (3) The compartment is formed adjacent to the first end of the band, and the pressure band has a hook-shaped fastener attached to a partial area of the body side adjacent to the second end. and a loop-shaped fastener material for mating with the hook-shaped fastener material in a partial area of the outer side surface adjacent to the first end. ) Pressure band as described in section. (4) the pressure cuff has a third cuff for indicating the approximate location of the centerline of the bag confined within the compartment for aligning the centerline of the bag with the appropriate location of the limb;
The pressure band according to claim 2, further comprising a display on the outer surface portion. (5) The blood pressure cuff is adapted to be used on a patient's arm together with a mobile blood pressure monitor, and the pair of openings and the first and second displays are located around the top of the band. The pressure cuff according to claim 4, wherein the first and second displays identify a right arm and a left arm, respectively. (6) The pressure cuff according to claim (5), wherein the third display shows an artery in the arm. (7) having a first end and a second end, and having a side body portion and a side surface portion adapted to engage a limb, and the portion being partially exposed to atmosphere through an elongated opening. an elongated flexible band having an open compartment; means attached to said band for closing a central portion of said elongated opening to form a pair of openings; 1 position or a second position rotated 180 degrees from the first position, when the band is properly positioned on the limb, the centerline in the first position or the second position an inflatable bag adapted to be removably confined within said compartment by said means attached to said band in substantial alignment with said artery, said bag being removably confined within said compartment on each side of said centerline. a portion projecting from the compartment through one of the pair of spaced apart openings;
and projecting from the other of the openings when the bag is in the second position. A unique feature of the blood pressure cuff is that it can be positioned on the limbs of the body. (8) the body side portion and the outer side portion are joined together at the periphery except at the elongated opening to form the compartment; a first display and a second display disposed on the outer surface adjacent to one end of the elongated opening so as to indicate which of the positions should be used. The scope of claim No. (
Pressure band described in section 7). (9) The compartment is formed adjacent to the first end of the band, and the pressure band has a hook-shaped fastener attached to a partial area of the body side adjacent to the second end. and a loop-shaped fastener material for mating with the hook-shaped fastener material in a partial area of the outer side surface adjacent to the first end. ) Pressure band as described in section. (10) The cuff has a third ring for indicating the approximate location of the centerline of the bag confined within the compartment for aligning the centerline of the bag with the appropriate location of the limb. The pressure band according to claim 8, further comprising a display on the outer surface portion. (11) The blood pressure cuff is adapted to be used on a patient's arm with a mobile blood pressure monitor, and the elongated opening, first and second indicators are located around the top of the band. The pressure cuff according to claim 10, wherein the first and second indications identify a right arm and a left arm, respectively. (12) The pressure cuff according to claim (11), wherein the third display indicates an artery in the arm. (13) The body side part and the outer side part are joined to each other at the periphery except at the elongated opening, and the pressure band is attached to the body side part of the band adjacent to the central position of the elongated opening. and a fastener material attached to one of the outer surfaces, the means attached to the band comprising a strap having an attached fastener material for mating with the fastener material on the face of the band; 8. A compression band according to claim 7, wherein the strap faces the band face portion provided with the fastener material.